After a 39-39 tie through three quarters, the fourth quarter featured six lead changes. Milo Belleau’s 3-pointer gave Waynflete a 46-44 lead with 4:25 left in regulation. Nyirikamba then drove for a 48-44 lead with 3:53 left.

But Bouchard hit an inside drive, Waynflete lost the ball, and Isaac Cone scored on a fast break to tie it. Alemayo’s drive put Waynflete up 50-48, but another Crane layup tied it again.

Waynflete went for the last shot, but Nyirikamba’s outside jumper was short.

Houlton went up 56-52 in overtime, but a Baker-Connick drive and a Belleau jumper tied it.

Waynflete had a chance to go ahead but missed a shot with 52 seconds left. Houlton played for the last shot, which Bouchard took – and was fouled.

The game began Waynflete’s way with the Flyers taking a 7-0 lead before Houlton took a shot. Waynflete’s defense was denying Bouchard the ball, and Baker-Connick made two steals.

Waynflete still led 12-9 with 2:27 left in the first quarter before the Shiretowners went on a 15-0 run.

“They’re a solid team,” Moran said of Waynflete. “They’re among the best we’ve played.”

Waynflete rallied to make it a game to remember.

“It shows the fortitude of this team,” Henry said. “They enjoy playing for each other. They have character and a will to win; the strongest I’ve seen in any of my teams.”

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